Deploying Raspberry Pi in the Classroom

Learn how to deploy Raspberry Pi computers in a classroom or lab situation and how to navigate the hardware and software choices you face.

Deploying Raspberry Pi in the Classroom equips you with the skills and knowledge to plan and execute a deployment of Raspberry Pi computers in the classroom.  Teachers and IT administrators at schools will see how to set up the hardware and software swiftly on your own or with the help of your students.

Step-by-step instructions and practical examples walk you through building your Raspberry Pi workstations and your network, managing the computers and the network, and troubleshooting any problems that arise. This book offers several points to involve your students through hands-on activities. These activities are designed to benefit your beginner and older or more able students alike.

Chapter 1: Planning Your Raspberry Pi Classroom Deployment

Chapter 2: Choosing Raspberry Pi Hardware

Chapter 3: Choosing Operating Systems for Raspberry Pi

Chapter 4: Brief Tutorial on Raspberry Pi Essentials

Chapter 5: Building the Raspberry Pi Boxes and Installing Software

Chapter 6: Setting Up the Raspberry Pi Network

Chapter 7: Administering and Managing Your Raspberry Pi Network

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Raspberry Pi Computers

Appendix: Raspberry Pi Resources and Training for Educators

Guy Hart-Davis is the author of more than 100 computer books, including several books from Apress—among them Learn Office 2016 for Mac, Learn Excel 2016 for Mac, and Pro Office for iPad.